Chicago Health Dept
1039 N WESTERN AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2024.
25 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2024.
Last inspected Nov 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.
OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FREEZER OF MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE FOR COLD WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE HANDLE MUST BE TURNED WITH A TOOL TO BE TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR DOOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER OPPOSITE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENTS IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER ON PATIO. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
OBSERVED THE HOT HANDLE FACUET OF THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE AND CHEST FREEZER STORED ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT AND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN THE CORNER AND BEHIND THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ON THE SOUTH END OF THE BASMENT NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED THE HOT HANDLE FACUET OF THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE AND CHEST FREEZER STORED ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 45 RODENT DROPPINGS(RAT) ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING WHERE SOFT DRINKS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND WHEREVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.COS
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDER RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH ASTERISK (*)REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE EAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREA AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/11/19 REPORT#2261818:#40 ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE THE HAIR. #41 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. #43 OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.#47 OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT.#55 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE OF ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN,CUT VEGGIES,EGGS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT AT LEAST ONE PIC WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS MASK,GLOVES DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER AND MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS(HAMBURGER) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
ALL DRY BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD.
ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLERS AND SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT.
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE OF ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO FLOOR AND WALL UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL OPENINGS CRACKS CREVICES ON WALLS AND MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT TRASH AND DEBRI ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS MASK,GLOVES DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER AND MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNI9NG WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS(HAMBURGER) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
ALL DRY BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD.
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 RODENT DROPPINGS (RAT) ON FLOOR BEHIND AND NEXT TO ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLERS AND SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST RAPIR AND MAINTAIN.
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE OF ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO FLOOR AND WALL UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL OPENINGS CRACKS CREVICES ON WALLS AND MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT TRASH AND DEBRI ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT THROUGH TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
NOTED THE STOPPERS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING PROPERLY (NOT HOLDING WATER IN). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE SHARED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS SERVICED TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE POT/PAN STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE AND THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND ON THE SIDE OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE ON THE CEILING AND DRIPPING DOWN ONTO THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE HOODVENT ON THE EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
DROPLETS OF GREASE HANGING FROM THE PERIMETER OF THE CIRCULAR LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE COOKING AREA IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ABOVE MENTIONED LIGHT FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN STOPPERS USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,PLASTIC WRAP IS WRAPPED AROUND STOPPERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. BROKEN LINER AT INSIDE CHEST FREEZER(BASEMENT)WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. THE OTHER WHITE CHEST FREEZER RUBBER GASKET WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS AND RUBBER GASKETS.MISSING HANDLES AT WHITE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
GREASE AND DUST INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DIFFERENT AREA OF THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,INCLUDED THE BASEMENT WERE GREASE TRAP IS LOCATED,SOUTH SIDE
OBSERVED CUSTOMERS WALK-OUT THRU THE KITCHEN TO GO TO WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGN:"ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN FOOD PREP AREA"
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF WATER RESERVOIR, BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON ICE. RUBBER GASKET BROKEN AT EAST PANEL AND ABOVE THE DOOR OF THE UNIT. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT ALSO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET. FOUND TWO FROZEN BLUE LARGE WATER BOTTLES STORED ON TOP THE FROZEN GROUND BEEF. BOTTLES ARE USED FOR COOLING PROCESS TO COOL FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTTLES AND PROPERLY STORE IN A WAY THAT IS NOT CONTAMINATED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP THE LID DRIPPING ON GROUND.EXCESS FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNIT AND GROUND TO MINIMIZE RODENT/INSECT ACTIVITIES SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE NOR A CERTIFIED MANAGER WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS:FRESH EGGS,SAUSAGE,MILK ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
BROKEN STOPPERS USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,PLASTIC WRAP IS WRAPPED AROUND STOPPERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. BROKEN LINER AT INSIDE CHEST FREEZER(BASEMENT)WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. THE OTHER WHITE CHEST FREEZER RUBBER GASKET WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS AND RUBBER GASKETS.MISSING HANDLES AT WHITE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
GREASE AND DUST INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DIFFERENT AREA OF THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,INCLUDED THE BASEMENT WERE GREASE TRAP IS LOCATED,SOUTH SIDE
STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEEDED IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA
OBSERVED CUSTOMERS WALK-OUT THRU THE KITCHEN TO GO TO WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGN:"ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN FOOD PREP AREA"
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE THAT HAS DRIPPED FROM 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION NEEDED IN WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL
ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. INTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER. MUST MAINTAIN
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 FLIES ON WALLS, BEAMS AND STORAGE CONTAINERS WHERE FLOUR, SUGAR, AND POTATOES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE THAT HAS DRIPPED FROM 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION NEEDED IN WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL
ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. INTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER. MUST MAINTAIN.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHAKE MIXER AND POTATO SLICER.
ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA. REMOVE UNUSED ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR IF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHAKE MIXER.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN PREP AREAS.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
OBSERVED CUSTOMER WALKING THROUGH PREP AREA TO USE WASHROOM. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN PREP AREA.
Additional prep area in basement not provided with exposed handsink. Observed several (5 plus) burlap bags and food containers of potatoes in basement on floor that is being sliced with potatoe slicing mounted to beam in basement. Instructed that additioanl handsink must be install in basement for additional prep area or remove food and pprep operation in basement. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Facilities not maintained or operated. Observed wooden door to adjacent esstablishment unlocked. Manager states that business is separate. Instructed owner to install complete separation between both business so access can't be made.
Cooking equipment and cutting board not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize equipment.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned including basement. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
Sink stoppers not provided at three compartment sinks. Instructed to provide stoppers for each compartment.
Violation #18 still pending Inspection #: 1300813.
Violation #29 still pending Inspection #: 1300813.
Violation #37 still pending Inspection #: 1300813.
OBSERVED (2) CONTAINERS OF MUSSELS HELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IN BASEMENT LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAGS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID SHELLFISH- TOTAL 12 POUNDS,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$30.00. PER MANAGER DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B).
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ OR BY E-MAIL REQUEST: cdphfood@cityofchicago.org. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT.OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 20 BEHIND CLUTTERED ARTICLES ALONG SIDE OF GREASE TRAP BOX IN BASEMENT AREAS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM SAID AREAS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE LACKING A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT,EXPIRED IDPH LICENSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEANS,SCRAMBLED EGGS, SOUP, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 608223 DATED:6/13/11. 32 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL KITCHEN AREA 09/13/2011 33 All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR METAL SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE 09/13/2011 34 The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD REAR FLOOR AREA BY KITCHEN DOOR 09/13/2011 37 None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY 09/13/2011 44 The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. MUST RESTRICT UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ENTERING INTO PREP AREA 09/13/2011. MUST CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS BY 12/14/12. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL KITCHEN AREA
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR METAL SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD REAR FLOOR AREA BY KITCHEN DOOR
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. MUST RESTRICT UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ENTERING INTO PREP AREA
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.HANDSINK IS NEEDED BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AT COFFEE STATION,VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM IS DIRTY.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#124636 2/27/09 #32 MUST REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELVINGS,BOTTOMS OF TABLES.#33 THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING SHELVING ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,ICE MACHINE,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC.#34 FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE.#35 SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON CEILING ABOVE SHELVING,AROUND PIPES,CLEAN FAN BLADES IN DINING ROOM.#41 REMOVE ALL NOTED CLUTTER ALONG THE REAR OF PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. HANDSINK IS NEEDED BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AT COFFEE STATION,VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM IS DIRTY.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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